Islan-Dise

Ruin

Boon
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Rain stands there as our eyes connect. I try to react as little as possible but it is no secret that he is beautiful. Time and self healing has been good to him. He's filled out in all the right places. His big eyes shine bright with cheerfulness. Even with few feet away from him I pick up on his newfound confidence.

"Hello Boon and everyone." He waves and everyone says hello back.

My ears take a second to remember the sound of his voice and hearing him say my name is...odd, given it's been a year since he last said it.

"Rain," Max walks over and hugs him. "Glad you were able to make it. Do you need help
With your luggage?"

"No, it's all back at my hotel." He stands close to Carter, and almost appears nervous.

Zayvis stands up. "You look good. How you holding up?"

"Zay, thank you and Dre again. My is so much easier and just better all around. I owe you two my life."

"It's what do." Zay smiled. I'm not sure if it was forced or he was genuinely happy for Rain.

"No problem." Dre lifted his cup.

Rain then stood there awkwardly. "Um, can I have something to drink?"

"Of course. Follow me." Max and him walk to the kitchen.

I get a whiff of his perfume when he passes and I inhale deeply. I wanted to follow and give him a hug as well, but decided against it. There was another part of me who wanted him to go right back out the door, get back into his car and catch the first plane out of here. Far away from me.

Zay came back and sat beside me. I knew this bothered him but he was putting on a front for me. I put my hand on top of his and squeeze it. He lets go of the breath he had been holding. "I'm fine."

"Nothing changes about what I said in that stable." I lean into his ear. "I love you."

He smiles weakly. "I don't doubt that you love me."

"Then why you seem on edge? Not yo normal confident self."

He turns to me. "I know sometime throughout this trip you will find yourself alone with him,"

"Man Zay, I ain't even thinkin bout that-"

"Thinking about it or not it may happen." He stares into my eyes. "I'm not a toy, a rebound or here to keep your bed warm while you figure things out. If you truly love me, then take those words seriously."

He touches my face and his hand is shaking a little. "I do honor it...this shit ain't fah laughs and giggles."

"I hope so because I really do love you, Angel." He kisses my lips. Then he gets up to go join Dre.

I turn to see Islan and Tre looking at me. Tre more so glaring as if to warn me not to fuck up.

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Later, I walk with Chace and Damien to check on the steak. Chace tries handing me a drink. "Um good." I decline.

"I don't know...after seeing your old flame and new nigga in the same room, you might need to have a drink." He insist I take it.